27 September 2026–11 April 2027

Britta Marakatt-Labba

Britta Marakatt-Labba has gained international recognition for her extraordinary embroideries. Her drawings and watercolours, however, are almost entirely unknown – works she has kept out of the public eye until now. The exhibition at The Nordic Watercolour Museum focuses on Britta Marakatt-Labba’s works on paper, which are being shown publicly for the first time. The exhibition features around 140 works, primarily watercolours, drawings and sketches, complemented by a selection of embroideries and graphic works.

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Guide in front of a painting by Gunnel Wåhlstrand — Work in image by Gunnel Wåhlstrand. Photo: Simone Frankel

Current exhibition 27 September 2026–11 April 2027

Britta Marakatt-Labba

Over the past decade, Britta Marakatt-Labba has made an almost unparalleled breakthrough. Her embroidered narratives revolve around Sámi life in close relationship with nature, but also around colonialism, loss and resistance – about the face of racism, human greed and the lost lands once grazed by the animals. The drawings and watercolours, created largely without any intention of being exhibited publicly, are thematically closely related to her embroideries. Similar motifs recur in the works on paper, but in a new and more intimate form.

Art work: Britta Marakatt-Labba, Untitled, 1999 — Britta Marakatt-Labba, Untitled, 1999 © Britta Marakatt-Labba / Bildupphovsrätt 2026

This is The Nordic Watercolour Museum

Welcome to The Nordic Watercolour Museum – a vibrant meeting place for art, nature, and creativity by the sea. Here, you can experience contemporary watercolour art, be inspired by our unique setting, or take part in exciting activities for all ages. All year round.

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The Collection

Unlike many other museums, The Nordic Watercolour Museum does not have a permanent exhibition of works from its collection. Instead, we continuously showcase selections from it. By working solely with temporary exhibitions, we are able to present a larger portion of our collection over time. The collection is a living and vital part of the museum's activities, and you can discover more about it here on our website.

Vatten Restaurang & Kafé

At the restaurant, you can enjoy memorable moments in the midst of a stunning scenery. The chefs cook from scratch; simple dishes with a focus on quality ingredients. The museum and the restaurant operate as separate entities but are united by a shared passion for the unique atmosphere of the location. Learn more about what the restaurant has to offer on their website or by contacting them.

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Britta Marakatt-Labba

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Highlights from the programme

UN Day: Sámi Stories, Film and Music

The Listening / End of Daylight Saving Time

The Picture Book is Alive – Listen! Look! Create!

Autumn Holiday Film Screening at the Museum

When We Were Sámi – On the History of Sápmi, with Mats Jonsson

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Britta Marakatt-Labba

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